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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 12:08 PM
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I'm thinking about replacing the top on my '02 Boxster with one with a glass rear window. Autotops Direct has them for about $550 - not too bad, but wondering if any of you have dealt with the job on a 993 cab? (Our 993 group seems to be much more DIY oriented, so thought I would ask you folks.)
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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DIY replacement on the Boxster was a pretty simple job, although I didnt go with the glass rear window version. From opening my first beer to closing the top took about 6 hours...
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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Thanks Wheeler-dealer! Sounds like a fun little project - always good to know someone else has done it without too much trouble. Man though…why didn't you go for the glass window?!
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This literature might help you out with your DIY:

Convertible Top DIY Article

We also have an assortment of tops with glass available on our website:

Convertible Tops
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by stairmasterman911
Thanks Wheeler-dealer! Sounds like a fun little project - always good to know someone else has done it without too much trouble. Man though…why didn't you go for the glass window?!
The glass window (as I remember it) was half size to allow the top to fold cleanly..I wanted to keep the visibility of the larger plastic rear window so went for the that.
It's a really satisfying job when all done...cans look great with new canvas!

Good luck and take photos!
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 07:47 PM
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Wish there was a DIY like this for the 911...
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 09:14 PM
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I second that one!
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 10:16 PM
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you could combine the boxster diy with this 993 diy and take a shot at it, I'm still too scared to try.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ment-info.html
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Thanks for the info, mine makes me want to trow up everytime it's up....
Yet another project
This car is keeping me busy...and I thought the Lotus would be the most time consuming
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